The SFA Western Chapter annual meeting, potluck and bread mixer from 4 to 8 p.m. April 8 at the Milan Community Center, 170 N 4th St, Milan. This meeting is free and open to all; no RSVP is required. At the meeting, several Western Minnesota sustainable farm projects will be discussed, including:

• Jim and LeeAnn VanDerPol’s experience with intergenerational farm transition
• Anne Borgendale’s plans for local grass-fed organic cheese from Northland Prairie’s dairy.
• Mike Jorgenson’s perspective on waterway buffer strip compliance.
• Kathy Draeger on the new Farm-to-Grocery to Warehouse initiative

Bring your favorite bread dough ready for the oven or something for the potluck and ideas you’d like to share or learn through our farmer network. Jam session will likely follow. Info: western@sfa-mn.org.

The Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota supports the development and enhancement of sustainable farming systems through farmer-to-farmer networking, innovation, demonstration, and education. For more information, visit www.sfa-mn.org.